NC308 over Spring Branch
FairBertie County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI W JCT NC45 · Structure no. 000000000150041
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC308 over Spring Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC308 over Spring Branch in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC308 over Spring Branch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC308 over Spring Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does NC308 over Spring Branch carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC308 over Spring Branch?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns NC308 over Spring Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.